APLY declares $0.064 weekly distribution, 55% below last week

YieldMax AAPL Option Income Strategy ETF (APLY) has declared a weekly distribution of $0.0640 per share, payable to shareholders of record as of the ex-dividend date of 2026-08-06. This amount is 54.93% lower than the previous week's distribution of $0.1420 per share, reflecting the fund's variable payout structure.

The numbers

APLY's distributions are variable and fluctuate week to week. Recent weekly payments include $0.047 (July 2), $0.062 (July 9), $0.081 (July 16), $0.102 (July 23), and $0.142 (July 30). The new $0.064 distribution brings the trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend per share to $4.2070, implying a TTM yield of 36.17% based on the current price of $11.63. The fund has increased its distributions for two consecutive years, but a five-year dividend growth rate is not available due to its relatively short history.

What it means for income investors

For income investors, the new distribution annualizes to approximately $3.33 per share (based on the current weekly rate), which would translate to about $333 per year for every 100 shares held. However, because APLY's distributions are variable, this annualized figure is not guaranteed and will likely change with future weekly declarations. Investors should review the fund's dividend history to understand the variability and make informed decisions.

Reporting based on: DividendSmart market data. Figures verified against market data where available.